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Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: April 2, 2015
What's Going On

Bursaries & Scholarships are available to
all WRLA member employees and their dependents.

So be sure to share this with your co-workers & staff!

CLICK HERE To Watch and Learn!



 Online Application Form available May 1st, 2015
Visit: www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships

Questions?  Contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org or call 204-953-1692
 

When it comes to data breaches, the risk for organizations is high, from the easily calculable costs of notification and business loss to the less tangible effects on a company's brand and customer loyalty.



The upside for companies nationwide is that they can minimize their risk.
To avoid what sometimes amounts to operational paralysis, organizational leaders need to put the proper protection in place.

CLICK HERE for more information on Data Breach and Cyber Liability Insurance
 
Industry News

New Member Joins for Competitive Product Selection and Group Buying Power

TIM-BR MART Group welcomes its newest member, Ultimate Windows and Doors from Fredericton, New Brunswick. TIM-BR MART’s new member joins to gain access to the Group’s competitive product selection and benefit from their national buying power.

"Being a TIM-BR MART member opens doors to new products which will allow us to attract more business and continue to grow," says Gerald Storey, owner of Ultimate Windows and Doors (Fredericton). "We look forward to our future with TIM-BR MART; their product selection and buying power will be key to our success as a small business."

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=314591&issueID=36463 to view the full article online.

 

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All Weather Windows, Canada's largest privately owned window and door manufacturer, has achieved Platinum Club status with Canada's Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for the seventh consecutive year.

Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, the National Post, Queen's School of Business, and MacKay CEO Forums, Canada's Best Managed Companies recognizes Canadian-owned companies with revenues over $10 million that demonstrate sustained growth, strong financial and management performance, and overall organizational success. Platinum Club membership is the program's highest recognition.

"It takes a deep commitment from every single employee in our company to sustain this level of success. Our people have always been a top business priority at All Weather Windows and this achievement belongs to them," said Richard Scott, President and Chief Operating Officer of All Weather Windows. "We are extremely honored by this recognition and will remain committed to manufacturing top-quality windows and doors and providing energy efficient, sustainable, and weather-resistant solutions to Canadian homeowners, builders, dealers and contractors."

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=314728&issueID=36463 to view the full article online.

 

Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. announced today a new member location in Ontario. Cottage Country Building Supplies is the newest Castle Building Centres location in the town of Carnarvon; approximately 20 minutes outside of Haliburton. The new location was an acquisition by the Emmerson Family, who have been operating Emmerson Lumber since 1957.

"I feel very honoured to have been given the opportunity to expand Emmerson Lumber's growth. This really is a unique opportunity, in a key location allowing us to bring our knowledge and expertise to an under serviced market."
Ryan Emmerson, General Manager

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=314590&issueID=36463 to view the full article online.

 
Whether you like it or not, businesses like yours are often the topic of social media conversations. On Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and elsewhere on the web, consumers are publicly spilling their opinions and preferences for stores, products and services with family, friends and strangers. Becoming an active part of your customers’ online conversations can help you increase sales — and goes beyond creating a Facebook or Twitter account of your own.

An article by Entrepreneur outlines strategies your business can use to boost sales in 2015.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=314726&issueID=36463 to view the full article online.

 

HARDLINES is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2015 Outstanding Retailer Awards. 

The Awards, which recognize the finest retailers in the hardware and home improvement industry, are national in scope and all Canadian home improvement retailers and managers who have operated under their current ownership for at least two years are eligible.

Dealers may submit their entries directly to HARDLINES or their chain or buying group head offices may select their best dealer(s) and prepare their entries for them, in collaboration with the dealer. Head offices may enter more than one store per category. In addition, vendors may identify specific outstanding retailers for entry. ORA submissions are due July 31st, 2015.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the ORA Categories

Visit www.oras.ca for more details

 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 19 - 20, 2015
Federated Co-op Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

April 11 - 13, 2015
TruServ Canada Spring  Market
RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

April 18 - 21, 2015
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON

May 1, 2015
2015/16 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program Launches

www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships

May 13, 2015
NexGEN Networking Night - Meet the WRLA Executive & Buying Show Committees

Calgary, AB
*Details TBD 
www.wrla.org/nexgen

August 18, 2015
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB

August 27-29, 2015
Orgill Fall Market
New Orleans

September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, MB

September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

Grab a Sharpie and add this New Member info into your 2014/15 Directory!

NEW RETAIL MEMBER

Southridge Building Supplies Ltd.
17444 - 56th Avenue
Surrey, BC   V3S 1C3
Phone: 604-576-2113
Fax: 604-576-2171
Main Contact: Tony Deane
(RETAILER) TIMBERMART

 
WRLA Videos

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Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Check it out here!


 
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